definately a monday

I painted this morning and really didn't like what I came up with. I thought it would grow on me, so I went out to run some errands, made dinner and went back to check on it. I still didn't like it. So, it's back to the drawing board for me.

a sweet weekend

Sorry for the bad picture, but please say “hello!” to “Cherry Bomb No. 1″ (left) and “Cherry Bomb No. 2″ (right).

Is it just me or did the weekend go by too fast for you to? Really, the weekend is the same as a week day for me. Except it’s painting with more distractions and people in the house. I have to say I’m doing really well with the daily painting goal for March. Yeah!

Hope you had a sweet weekend!

acrylic or oil

Today I painted the cat eye sunglasses with acrylics. The painting on the left is in acrylics and the one on the right is oil paints. Which do you like better?

"cat eye"

"Cat Eye"

©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett

6"x6", oil on canvas panel

I had a lot of fun painting this today. There's still a little work to be done on it. I have to wait for the paint to dry a little before I really add the highlights. I think tomorrow I'll paint it again using acrylics.

Here's a fun Web site full of vintage eye glasses.

3 in 3

February 28 :: “Red Alert – Lipstick”

March 1 :: “Orange Crush”

March 2 :: “That Way”

pictured from left to right

Three paintings completed in 3 days…yes, I’m back at the “daily painting” challenge. I’m trying to paint a painting a day for the month of March. Hopefully, if I can do it for 31 days I can continue and do a full year of paintings.

"hush" and other news

"Hush"

©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett

6" x 6" oil on canvas panel

SOLD ~ Thank you!

I'm super excited to announce that I'm putting together a workshop with Lisa Daria and it's all about painting daily.

Here's the general information:
WHEN: August 19 - 21
WHERE: Lincoln, Nebraska

To get all the information and to register you'll have to stop by my NEW BLOG/WEB SITE! Which is a project I've been busy with lately. So, stop by and say "Hi!" and check out the workshop information!

"Paper Flowers"

"Paper Flowers"

©2011 Heather Hingst Bennett

5"x7", oil on canvas board

This is my favorite painting so far this year. I think it really defines where I want my paintings to go. Lots of white and pastels colors. Also how I want to redecorate my house.

Very cottage, very shabby chic!

These are actually flowers that I made about a year ago. If you want to make some to just visit my old blog.


TO PURCHASE :: Just click here or send me an email. Thanks!

"red alert"

"Red Alert"

© 2011 Heather Hingst Bennett

6" x 6", acrylic on canvas board

My first painting for the year!

Purchase it here!

expecting a new family member

My son has talked us into getting a hamster. Today my job was to get this little home ready to go. It was pretty easy to put together. I only had to get help from my husband when it came to the spiral slide. Can't wait to see a little "hammie" enjoy this space.

I wonder what this family member will think! :)

little paintings all in a row

Just an idea of how a bunch of 6"x6" paintings would look displayed. Of course, you would definitely make sure to hang them straight. I just hung these really quick to see what it would look like and I LOVE IT! :)

If you want to hang canvas panels directly to your wall like this I would suggest using the 3M Picture Hanging Strips for a hassle free way to hang a group of small paintings in random sizes or one consistent size.

This is a corner of our living room. Since this room has been my studio for the past few years we haven't really decorated it yet. It has 2 love seats (like the one above), an unfinished coffee table and a dresser. Pretty BORING!

I'm planning to tackle this room very soon!

HAPPY 2011!!

 It's here already!

I have lots of new stuff planned for my blog this year. Some topics to look forward to are:

• The 40-something fashionista
• Do-it-yourself decorating
• The practice of painting daily

and more!

I'm sure you have some wonderful plans for the new year! What are they?

I am still working on a few goals and will share them with you soon!

I currently have my favorite daily paintings from 2010 on ebay with a buy one get one free deal. Bidding starts at $9.99 + $5 shipping anywhere! Take a peek! Thanks!

"snowy night"

SNOWY NIGHT

© Heather Hingst Bennett

12" x 12", acrylic, mixed media on stretched canvas

HELLO! I hope you all have had a very HAPPY HOLIDAY! I have been busy with a little bit of this and that and can't stay long today.

I just wanted to let you know that I've been thinking of my blog friends and I hope to "see" a lot more of you soon!

cheers!